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An unknown return to campus for many students at Western led to the budget of the school taking a big hit By Lauryn Haywood Sounds of...Dr. Tesla Monson receives grant from the Leakey Foundation for research
Assistant Professor Dr. Tesla Monson received $23,265 from the Leakey Foundation to help with her investigation on cranial variation in colobine primates By Alison Ward A...Bicycle helmets not required in Bellingham, social justice, infrastructure prioritized
Helmet criminalization found to be inequitable, Bellingham sees advantages to no law By Sophia Struna Twenty-six cities and counties in Washington state have a helmet law...Tiny house village expects to open in Bellingham
Gardenview village in service to unsheltered residents By Adela Cruz The City of Bellingham announced a partnership with a local agency, Road2Home, and service provider, Low...
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Local artist finds passion in cremation creations
Carrie Berg creates resin crafts using the ashes of customer’s loved ones Content Warning: This article contains language that may be triggering or traumatizing to...BIPOC in mental health services: a missing piece in Bellingham
The need for BIPOC within mental health services is greater now more than ever! With a diverse population in these fields, Western students can...Western Washington University professor takes collaborative approach to research in Nicaragua
Proyecto Buen Vivir explores what makes a healthy city with residents of Ciudad Sandino By Elisa Espinoza and Olivia Palmer In Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua, community members...No to “No Exit” — WWU students petition against play
Students say presenting the play could contradict the department’s recent diversity and inclusion efforts By Emily Feek Amid conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion, Western Washington...
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College budgets are a balancing act, COVID-19 has added more weight
An unknown return to campus for many students at Western led to the budget of the school taking a big hit By Lauryn Haywood Sounds of...Dr. Tesla Monson receives grant from the Leakey Foundation for research
Assistant Professor Dr. Tesla Monson received $23,265 from the Leakey Foundation to help with her investigation on cranial variation in colobine primates By Alison Ward A...BIPOC in mental health services: a missing piece in Bellingham
The need for BIPOC within mental health services is greater now more than ever! With a diverse population in these fields, Western students can...$30,000 goes to water quality research on the Nooksack River
David Hooper’s research team is using the grant money to explore links between policy and riparian restoration for nutrient retention in the Nooksack River...
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Bicycle helmets not required in Bellingham, social justice, infrastructure prioritized
Helmet criminalization found to be inequitable, Bellingham sees advantages to no law By Sophia Struna Twenty-six cities and counties in Washington state have a helmet law...U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen hosts COVID-19 vaccine rollout town hall
Larsen, Department of Health say everyone 16 and up can be vaccinated starting April 15 By Kyle Tubbs On the same day Western Washington University alerted...Tiny house village expects to open in Bellingham
Gardenview village in service to unsheltered residents By Adela Cruz The City of Bellingham announced a partnership with a local agency, Road2Home, and service provider, Low...BIPOC in mental health services: a missing piece in Bellingham
The need for BIPOC within mental health services is greater now more than ever! With a diverse population in these fields, Western students can...
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Western remains undefeated
Dani Iwami provides spark to push Western ahead By Nathan Schumock The Western Washington University women’s basketball team defeated the Seattle Pacific University Falcons 58-50 Friday,...Western comes out on top in home opener
Kelsey Rogers, Mollie Olson propelled team to victory By Nathan Schumock The Western Washington University women’s basketball team defeated the Saint Martin’s University Saints 83-74 Saturday,...Local soccer officials ready to get back on field
Bellingham game officials long awaited word about the possibility of officiating another sports game By Daniel Hornbuckle With the return of high school sports, the wait...GNAC decision paves way for Western sports return
Players, coaches excited to get back to competitive play By Nathan Schumock The Great Northwest Athletic Conference, the athletic conference in which Western Washington University competes,...
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Dr. Tesla Monson receives grant from the Leakey Foundation for research
Assistant Professor Dr. Tesla Monson received $23,265 from the Leakey Foundation to help with her investigation on cranial variation in colobine primates By Alison Ward A...Bicycle helmets not required in Bellingham, social justice, infrastructure prioritized
Helmet criminalization found to be inequitable, Bellingham sees advantages to no law By Sophia Struna Twenty-six cities and counties in Washington state have a helmet law...U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen hosts COVID-19 vaccine rollout town hall
Larsen, Department of Health say everyone 16 and up can be vaccinated starting April 15 By Kyle Tubbs On the same day Western Washington University alerted...Tiny house village expects to open in Bellingham
Gardenview village in service to unsheltered residents By Adela Cruz The City of Bellingham announced a partnership with a local agency, Road2Home, and service provider, Low...
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Birchwood food desert: another policy failure
Since 2016, the Birchwood neighborhood has been without a viable supermarket. The community has stepped up, the city has not. By Finn Calvert Vegetables: Vegans love...Introducing ourselves
A note to readers Hello, all, First, we want to introduce ourselves. We are Nate Sanford and Lauren Gallup, respectively the editor-in-chief and the managing editor...Viking Voices: What books are students reading throughout the pandemic — besides textbooks?
Students share their favorite reads that have helped entertain them throughout quarantine By Dia Wondimu Lindsay Bell (she/her/hers) Fourth-year Special Education and Elementary Education “I just started ‘A Darker...A year of Zoom University
Western students, faculty and staff answer how this remote year has been for them By Lauren Gallup It’s been a year since Western Washington University announced...
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Local vigil, march for George Floyd draws hundreds, shows solidarity
By Olivia Hobson, Drew Jelinek and Kyle Tubbs A circle of listeners slowly gathered around Vernon Johnson outside the Bellingham Public Library on Friday, May...Is now too early to reopen?
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By Katya McMullen Two Western alumni living in Bellingham created a podcast about the city during the COVID-19 pandemic titled The City of Subdued Podcast The...Thrifting at home becomes the new normal
By Bella Coronado As a result of the temporary closures of big donation stores like Value Village and Goodwill, people who are passionate about thrifting...
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Western to introduce new Marine, Coastal and Watershed Sciences degree program
By Mia Steben
Western is establishing an undergraduate degree in Marine, Coastal and Watershed Sciences. The Washington Legislature approved $1.3 million for the integrated program, according to the Washington Government Office of Program Research.
Jackie Caplan-Auerbach is the associate professor of the Western geology department and associate dean of the College of Science and Engineering. She said her and one...
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